Before I conclude, I must just observe to you that his Lordship of London & Dr. Burton are both silent with regard to an American Bishop ; and indeed, such are the confusions at Home and Religion so little adverted to, that I see no prospect as yet of sueceeding ; unless, the late applications of the Maryland clergy, backed by their Brethren of Virginia, which I have reason to think is now about taking place, should demand a little attention,

"and convince the ministry that the American clergy are determined to pursue such steps as Conscience and loyalty suggest, till they succeed in what they have as Christians and dutiful

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Subjects, an undoubted right to petition for. The Bishop of London informs me, that his Grace of Canterbury & himself in a very particular manner recommended tomy Lord Dunmore "the protection of the Church and Clergy in the province of New York." ~ You will doubtless conclude that he has taken grea¢ notice of the recommendation.

I have the Honor to be (with great respect and sincere regard) Worthy Sir,

Your much Obliged and most obt servt SamuEL AucHMUTY. P. S. please to remember me to my little Brother, the Father

of the Mohawks. It gives me great pleat to find that he is .

much esteemed & likes his present situation. Sir Wm Johnson.

REVD. H. MUNRO TO SIR WM. JOHNSON.

Albany June 25, 1771. Honble Sir,

Having' so favourable an opportunity, by my good Friend Mt Joseph Brent, I beg Leave to present my best Respects to you &all the family, and to inform you, that the Rev4 Mr? Inglis of New York has wrote you by me; The Letter has been Sent by your Post, & I hope, is come safe to hand.